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The nicest thing about the DWM built Argentine Mausers, after their commercial grade finish, was the 7.65x53 Argentine (or Belgian, if you prefer) cartridge. It loads with ease and is very comfortable to shoot, performing about like a strong .308W. After loading for and shooting a number of examples I am surprised that the 7.65x53Argentine/Belgian Mauser cartridge is as well kept a secret as it seems to be. Try it – you’ll like it!

A M91 short rifle and a M91 long rifle in 7.65x53 were also tested and shot quite well except with the Argentine issue ammunition. The long rifle had a .313 diameter barrel and might have done better than 2-½ to 3 MOA if the correct bullets had been available. The carbine, which appeared to have been an arsenal rework of a long rifle, had a .312 barrel and shoots 150-grain .312 spire points into about 2 inches at 100 yards. Not inspiring, but good enough for a rifle to carry behind pig chasing dogs in the Louisiana low country. It’s short, light, handy and cheap enough to sacrifice some finish on it. If need be, it’s a good “rain and mud gun” if you don’t mind the cock on closing.